100 amp @ 12 volts charge controller.

pianotuna wrote:
Hi All,

Has anyone used one of these?

Tracer10415AN

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Epever-Tracer10415an-10319791.html

I'm considering upgrading to four 360 watt panels. I don't wish to replace my (expensive) 12 volt 3000 watt hybrid inverter charger.

I haven't used that one, but I do have the renogy 60 amp and I know they make a 100amp. Im happy with the renogy so far.

Steve

I like my Tracer MPPT and also liked my EPSolar PWM in a previous set-up.

I see the newer panels have 12 busbars for higher efficiency, eg

http://www.wegosolar.com/products.php?product=QCELL-350-Q.PEAK-DUO-BLK%252dG6%252b-350-Watt-Solar-Panel-BLK%7B47%7DBLK%7B47%7DBLK

I looked at that line when I was shopping for an MPPT unit. Not being an electrical whiz, I went with Renogy. Price wasn't that much more, and the difference in tech support was the selling point. Reviews on the different sizes had more complaints about tech support/customer service with the Epever units.

I have been using an 80 amp unit for several years and it works just fine.
I have the remote and it serves to show the SOC of the batteries.

Housted

BFL13 wrote:
I like my Tracer MPPT and also liked my EPSolar PWM in a previous set-up.

I see the newer panels have 12 busbars for higher efficiency, eg

http://www.wegosolar.com/products.php?product=QCELL-350-Q.PEAK-DUO-BLK%252dG6%252b-350-Watt-Solar-Panel-BLK%7B47%7DBLK%7B47%7DBLK

Hi BFL13,

I'm looking at these poly cells as they are shade tolerant.

https://microgreen.ca/downloads/solar-panel-360w-REC-datasheet.pdf Cost is $300 for a 360 watt panel.

They are smaller, lighter, and produce more watts than the Q-cells.

If I buy four I am hoping I won't need a rack on the roof. I'll go flat fixed again.

I'll also go series parallel again to boost the possible charging times, while reducing wire size.

Can you set the voltage and absorption time?

IIRC some of these have presets but the manual setting are not active until epever updates the software some time in the future. If the presets are fine then good to go.

time2roll,

There is a user set for voltage and the like. It is also available with a temperature sensor for the battery bank--or you can allow it to use the internal sensor.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1536975/Epever-Tracer-An-Series.html?page=25#manual

Housted wrote:
I have been using an 80 amp unit for several years and it works just fine.
I have the remote and it serves to show the SOC of the batteries.

Housted

Hi Housted,

Just checking--is your battery bank 12 volt?

pianotuna wrote:
time2roll,

There is a user set for voltage and the like. It is also available with a temperature sensor for the battery bank--or you can allow it to use the internal sensor.

I know what the manual says. And I know I tried to help a person that said the "user" section was not available in the settings.

pianotuna wrote:

Housted wrote:
I have been using an 80 amp unit for several years and it works just fine.
I have the remote and it serves to show the SOC of the batteries.

Housted

Hi Housted,

Just checking--is your battery bank 12 volt?

Yes 400 AH BattleBorn....